Darice Dodd, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Darice

Darice Dodd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with about 20 years of clinical experience. She holds LPC credentials in Missouri and Georgia and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, parenting struggles, and intimacy concerns.

She describes an adaptable approach that draws on several evidence-based methods. In sessions she uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based ideas to help people identify emotions, notice unhealthy patterns, and try new responses. Her work often focuses on attachment, how people relate, and emotional cycles that repeat in relationships.

Darice emphasizes practical conversation and skill-building. She helps clients name feelings, try small behavioral changes, and practice different ways of communicating. She also addresses addictions, coping with life changes, and managing intense anger or low mood with concrete steps people can use between sessions.

Her background includes graduate study in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy. She has worked across settings with adults, children and adolescents, and with people who have experienced trauma. She brings experience in both substance abuse and mental health concerns.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative style that combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT and acceptance-oriented tools. Before booking, confirm current session options and any practical details that matter to your schedule.

How EFT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people and partners name core feelings and change repeating interaction cycles that keep problems alive. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while acting on chosen values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and staying engaged in important life roles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape expectations in close relationships and helps people shift those expectations to build more secure connections.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to identify goals and try methods that fit your situation. If one approach doesn’t feel helpful, adjustments are part of the plan and are discussed together.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited and reduce the need to commute. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling preferences and any accommodations that help you participate.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issues ForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Missouri, Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based approaches. She focuses on naming emotions and changing unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has about 20 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and Georgia and practices from Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before scheduling.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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